Folder 74

Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection documents course of initial inquiries, period of in-loan arrangements, purchase, and post-acquisition activities regarding the Segesser paintings. The acquisition of the two Segesser paintings done on buffalo hides was achieved after negotiations between officials of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, The Museum of New Mexico, and the Palace of the Governors, on the one hand, and Dr. Andre Segesser, on the other hand. The two hide paintings, designated as Segesser I...

Scope and Contents Findings of fact, conclusions of law, and decision based thereon, which appointed Dr. Anton Egli, attorney, to serve as a legal adviser as to the ownership and right of disposition until foregoing issues are resolved. [But see reversal in File #189.]

Scope and Contents Discussing needs for securing the Segesser paintings in transit and at exhibition sites.